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I hope Cody rejuvenates his career, and wins a starting role. I hate the idea of that being a wasted pick. I guess if he became the backup “floater” it would at least be something 😕

I think his Super Bowl experience is also a plus for Miller !

RB - Currently I believe they only have 2 RBs on the roster. Given the dollars spent elsewhere so far, my guess is they choose to address this in the draft again, later rounds - plus a FA Punter - they will draft one and have a camp competition. UNdrafted pick up for camp MLB - I'm going to assume they do not trade Edmunds. That still leaves back-up MLB in play. I would like to see Klein back on a reduced contract, but suspect this will be addressed with a mid-round draft pick. OT - with Williams gone and Morse extended, I think they shift from C/G in the draft to OT that can play guard in a pinch. Dawkins played well down the stretch but he wil lbe a prime candidate for a salary cap cut in the next year or two = nope! C/G - At some point need this: Bates will be signed. He is the utility knife. We all assume Ford will be gone, but he is relatively cheap has played and now has a new position coach. As above I would favor adding an OT instead of another interior lineman. Safety - Hyde was restructured but both safeties are over 30. They are going to need to save some dollars and get younger here in the near future. Adding a future starter in the draft would make sense here. Another safety can play special teams as well. TE - with Howard and Doyle playing the role of blocking TE, I don't see them addressing this any further WR - They had 7 on the roster last season after Stevenson was added off IR. I think they only keep 6 and they already have 5 under contract (Diggs, Davis, McKenzie, Kumerow, Stevenson). Do they keep 6 and draft a WR? If 7, then two rookies or do they try and sign someone? Would like to see Robinson or an early draft pick Back-up QB - definitely need a free agent and a draft pick? CB: definitely need a FA vet, and an early draft pick

I like the Donte Jackson idea, or trade for NY Giants Bradbury seems like a good fit too.

Sounds like Bradbury is a good zone corner - had an off year last year…

Brandon Bean = The Bobby Axelrod of NFL !

Digging deeper, I like: QB: Brissett RB: Penny CB: Fuller & Hughes - worth a one tear prove it deal…

Not a single signing today - CORRECTION : 2 Great signings today. Man did not see that coming. Was getting bummed out. I thought it was interesting the “rumors” on the big names, but realistically expected a couple more modest signings - like those earlier this week would be coming… Then I checked the latest still available: https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-100-best-available-2022-free-agents And there are still plenty to be excited about 😉 WR: Robinson, Patterson, Ju Ju , Valdez-Scantling & Landry LB: Wagner & Barr Edge: Ingram & Hughes, correction: MILLER QB: Winston & Mariota RB: Fournette CB: Donte Jackson , Alford & Jenkins TE: OJ excited about any (MORE) of these?

Interesting read of Fromm’s pre draft assessment: https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jake-fromm/32004652-4f32-5139-dbcd-9c79c7f41e56 Looks like: low ceiling , but an intelligent game manager type…

I was thinking about what that signing of L’il Dirty could indicate? I was thinking what other Bills major deals are all set , just waiting for noon announcements. Yesterday Brady announces he is coming back - well then Gronk is not going anywhere. And McKenzie indicates to me, all those other slot receivers we were hoping for, won’t be coming. McCaffrey as the Swiss Army knife = nope. still hoping for another couple veterans: a wideout hedging against Stephon or Gabe injury. And a RB upgrade from Breida. defensive side of the ball? I think still wide open…. any other ideas on what this signing means?

Wow! This is very interesting technology. The fact that it is FDA approved lends credence to it’s effectiveness. This could be a game changer for reducing concussions in contact sports.

I got to see Colt McCoy play this year, and he was solid when he stepped in. Of those QB’s discussed, I think he would be the best option from a “need to be able to win a few games” for the Bills. A high draft pick who has hung around as a backup. I don’t get the impression he and Kyler Murray are BFF’s , so there might be an opening to get him. no shade on Fitz, I just don’t think he physically could hold up for a few games - but I do think as a coach/player he would be great in the room.

I like the James Conner RB idea. He has good receiving skills too.

Maybe should have started with the list of Bills UFAs - and that the top 5 salaries, I am assuming, will not be back (Hughes, Addison, Butler, Sanders, Trubisky) - we have a ton of young DLs so not seeing any big FA signings there. - we probably need a Sanders replacement WR although Davis is now the #2 guy…. and several good candidates at reasonable costs were mentioned in the responses to the OP. I would look hard at resigning lil dirty McKenzie… - I think we need a kick a$$ running back and while Singletary is OK, we need another good one - as this position has so many injuries. -and a CB who could be our #1 for reasons like, what if Tre is not ready , or has lost a step, or we invest in an upgrade from Wallace. - I don’t know about signing a guard. The last couple games the Oline was good. Boettger the FA we sign?

Looking at UFAs, as of right now. some of my rational: - area where Bills could use an upgrade. - under 30 years old - producing at a high level. - not the highest priced. - good availability (or have a reason why an oft injured or contract year wonder would be a good idea) RB: Leonard Fornette from TB. Formidable weapon running and catching. CB: JC Jackson from NE. Active. Lots of tackles and 8 interceptions. Inside LB: Kwon Alexander from NO. Good at rushing the QB too.

Thanks for the shared insight. Other than that 3rd quarter , it was a great offensive game plan. I was just looking to see if I missed Knox getting hurt / shaken up.

Early on Knox had a couple short receptions. Then poof ! He is gone and Gilliam is in there…no mention of an injury. Did I miss something?

Wow, thanks for the complete listing. Overall More players than I thought. I know California and Washington state have high overall vaccine rates, mask mandates and socializing rules. So not surprised 49ers and Seahawks are low.

Was just thinking that it seemed the Pats have had no one miss a game due to Covid or positive test. So I checked: they had one player on the practice squad who has been inactive and a player already on IR. just with the stink of already known cheaters, I am suspicious whenever the Pats have unusual trends different than the rest of the league. would not surprise me if they suppressed positive tests from vaccinated players…with no symptoms…

Star has poor “ability” , the greatest is avail-ability. And he has none. fooled us last year - shame on him… fooled us this year - shame on us. prior to the start of the season there was concern that counting on Star to save the day on the D-Line , was all eggs in one basket. No moves to bring in another 1 tech…and then we drafted DLine, but no tackles??

What do you think ? Takes over for wings, blue cheese and Labatts.... only true Bills fans would even get the joke...LOL.🤪

I loved this analysis of the KC game! Like many I was stumped by the initial tight grouping… and Kumerow was in there? and Sweeney and then Gilliam in H back, and McKenzie in the backfield...reading this and seeing the replays and diagram, I now see so much more and the light went on. the guy is also excited about the Bills. As was pointed out - some may be over exaggerated, or not exact statistics - but it made this also a fun read. Yes I recommend even those who aren’t X & O fan types should read this one. Just amazing!

I see Clowney near the top of the list. There was debate on this board as to: was he worth it or not...

Weather for Sunday night in KC is 60 % chance of rain, temps in the 60s, and 5 -10 mph winds. Old time football weather!

I know he is supposed to be a freak of nature, and using all natural diet & supplements ...but I often wondered if Brady is just one step ahead of the NFL illegal substance bans? Will he end up being the Lance Armstrong of the NFL, once all his “homeopathic” treatments are disclosed, as banned PEDs in the future...